2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Displayed at the Charlotte International Auto Show

The Charlotte International Auto Show is taking place this weekend.

Photo Credits: Bill Locke

2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport on display at the Charlotte International Auto Show.

The Charlotte International Auto Show started with a Charity Preview Night on Wednesday night and goes through Sunday evening, November 20.

Attendees get the opportunity to view the new 2017 models. Chevrolet had their display with a variety of vehicles from performance, luxury, utility, and crossovers. Bill Locke sent us some photos of the 2017 Corvette Grand Sport that is on display.

The Corvette Grand Sport Window Sticker.

* Horsepower: 460 hp 
* MPG: Up to 17 city / 29 highway 
* Curb weight: 3,428 to 3,487 lbs 
* Tire size: Front: P285/30R19, rear: P335/25R20 
* Engine: 6.2 L V8

Back view of the 2017 Corvette Grand Sport

The 2017 Corvette loses four colors and gains four new ones:

Deleted Colors 

• Shark Gray Metallic 
• Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic 
• Laguna Blue Metallic Tintcoat 
• Night Race Blue Metallic 

New Colors

• Watkins Glen Gray Metallic 
• Black Rose Metallic 
• Sterling Blue Metallic 



Driver Side view of the interior of the 2017 Corvette Grand Sport.

• Admiral Blue

The Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport sports a pair of fender hash stripes like those on the original race car.

There have been two other Corvette Grand Sports Chevrolet sold, the 1996 and 2010.

Here are some more articles on the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport:

http://vettevues.blogspot.com/2016/07/2017-corvette-grand-sport-geneva-motor.html


http://vettevues.blogspot.com/2016/03/viewing-gallery-2017-corvette-grand.html


http://vettevues.blogspot.com/2016/07/oliver-gavin-in-2017-chevrolet-corvette.html

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2016 SEMA -Retro Designs Displayed a C7 in the Mobil-1 Booth at the 2016 SEMA Event

MOBIL-1 display had a red-hot C7 Chevrolet Corvette built by Retro Designs: Speed and Custom. 

MOBIL-1 Displayed a C7 Built by Retro Designs

Text and Photos By: Wayne Ellwood

At the MOBIL-1 display, a red-hot C7 previously seen here in 2015 was again on display. This one is built by Retro Designs: Speed and Custom. Wheels were “Fifteen52” by Apex RSR and tires were Michelin Super Sport tires in 295/30ZR/19 and 345/30ZR/19. Power upgrades included a custom fabricated airbox and very large turbocharger provided by East Coast Supercharging. With this little bit of technology, the LT1 engine is stated to produce 700 HP and 650 lb-ft. The aero body work was by Stance Craft, and the rear diffuser was made by APR Performance. The car has a cage installed inside a mostly stock interior.

2016 SEMA – 50TH ANNIVERSARY REPORT - 1958 Corvette by Heartland Customs

1958 Corvette by Heartland Customs in the Griffin Radiator Booth at the 2016 SEMA Event

GRIFFIN RADIATOR featured a custom 1958 Corvette also constructed by Heartland Customs from Purcell (OK). 

Text and Photos By: Wayne Ellwood

GRIFFIN RADIATOR featured a custom 1958 Corvette also constructed by Heartland Customs from Purcell (OK). The folks at Heartland turn out a large number of cars for customers and, like this one, they consistently draw good crowds. This 1958 was built on a SPECVETTE chassis with fully independent and narrowed suspension, rack and pinion steering and electronic ride control. The engine is a GEN III small block with a retro engine package. This is complemented by a TREMEC TKO-600 five-speed and a Hurst short throw shifter. The car is painted in PPG Deltron base/clear Silver-Blue with Inca Silver coves. Modern HVAC function use the original gauges.

2016 SEMA Coverage - 1971 C3 Custom Corvette Built by Heartland Customs

MEGUIAR’S POLISHES Displayed a 1971 C3 Custom Corvette Built by Heartland Customs

Text and Photos By: Wayne Ellwood

1971 C3 Custom Corvette Built by Heartland Customs

Meguiar’s Polishes incorporated a bright red 1971 C3 custom in its display. This car was built by Heartland Customs of Purcell (OK) and lists a large number of modifications. The paint is one of its many notable features. It’s a PPG Deltron base/clear candy red metallic with matte finish Steel Cities gray stripes. 

2015 C7 Widebody by Ivan Tampi at the 2016 SEMA Event

Ivan Tampi presented at SEMA the XIK Widebody Corvette

Text and Photos By: Wayne Ellwood

This is one of those cars that catch you by surprise. Ivan Tampi is the designer, and he has assembled a certain number of partners to assist in the development of his ideas. Ivan’s has worked the design field for many years and is developing a number of new projects for various manufacturers and private clients.

2016 SEMA – 50TH ANNIVERSARY REPORT - JEFF NOWICKI C7 CONCEPT Z

JEFF NOWICKI C7 CONCEPT Z AT 2016 SEMA

JEFF NOWICKI C7 CONCEPT Z AT 2016 SEMA

Text and Photos By: Wayne Ellwood

Nowicki Autosport launched his Concept Z last year. This year the car is updated, and Jeff calls it his all-new ConceptZ, which includes a range of styling, and aerodynamic aids for 2015+ Corvette Z06 models. These components are showcased on a black “Michelin-themed” 2016 Z06. The car is a nod to the more than 25-year relationship Nowicki Autosport founder Jeff Nowicki has shared with the tire company.

2016 SEMA – 50TH ANNIVERSARY REPORT - Chaparral 2X VGT Concept

Chevy Chaparral 2X VGT Concept at SEMA 2016

Text and Photos By: Wayne Ellwood

The Chevrolet Chaparral 2X VGT concept race car was developed for the Vision Gran Turismo project, which celebrates the 15th anniversary of PlayStation® racing game Gran Turismo® by inviting manufacturers to give fans a glimpse into the future of automotive design.

2016 SEMA – 1963 BLACK CORVETTE BY BOBBY ALLOWAY

1963 Black Corvette by Bobby Alloway

1963 Black Corvette by Bobby Alloway, Blount (Louisville, TN).
This car is actually Bobby Alloway’s personal car.

Text and Photos By: Wayne Ellwood

1963 Black Corvette by Bobby Alloway, Blount (Louisville, TN). This car is actually Bobby Alloway’s personal car. It looks a lot like a project that was completed for a customer about 5-6 years ago. This time, Bobby built a car for himself, and he did introduce some new ideas. The color scheme changed from black with a red stinger to black with a blue stinger. Apparently, in researching the colors, Bobby also found that this color combination also drew the highest auction bid for a Corvette, to date. Interestingly, the blue interior and stinger are color correct for a 1967 Corvette, when four were built in this combination.

2016 SEMA – LINGENFELTER DISPLAY

LINGENFELTER (MAIN) DISPLAY

Text and Photos By: Wayne Ellwood

Ken Lingenfelter had a solid presence at SEMA. At his home base, he featured three Corvettes and a lot of product. In various satellite locations, a couple more cars were co-located on Lingenfelter partner booths. Each of these cars is a rolling demonstration of the Lingenfelter product as well as the contributions of the partners.

The first car is the Lingenfelter-Superformance C3 Grand Sport replica. The power train is a Lingenfelter LS3 with 11.5:1 compression, ported LS3 cylinder heads, roller cam shaft and valve train components, with a wet sump as required by most vintage race groups for this era.

Lingenfelter-Superformance C3 Grand Sport replica.

Chevrolet Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Turismo Video

Developed as part of the Vision Gran Turismo project, which celebrates the future of automotive design and innovation, the Chaparral 2X VGT concept is inspired by the innovative race cars Chaparral Racing and Chevrolet partnered on more than 45 years

Check out our coverage of the 2016 SEMA event where the Chevrolet Chaparral 2X VGT Concept was displayed in the GM booth:  

• Chevrolet Chapparal 2X VGT concept

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Under the Hood preview featuring the 1983 Corvette

National Corvette Museum Published on Oct 27, 2016

In this quick preview of our upcoming Under the Hood YouTube series, Daniel Decker from our Vehicle Restoration and Preservation Department, takes us through what it took to get the one and only 1983 Corvette running again.

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The One and Only 1983 Corvette

National Corvette Museum Published on Oct 20, 2016

Learn about the 1983 Corvette in this video: The world's only 1983 Corvette has long been shrouded with mystery. Why is it the only one? How did it manage to survive? How did it wind up at the National Corvette Museum? In this installment of the NCM Heritage Series, we track down the people who were there as this car made its trip from the plant, through the Milford Proving Grounds, and into Corvette history.

No 1983 Corvettes were sold to the public. The model year was skipped in preparation for the all-new 1984 Corvette, which launched the C4 generation. Forty-four Corvette prototypes were built as 1983 models. Only one remains, and it is on display at the National Corvette Museum, in Bowling Green, Ky.

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Owens Corning Fiberglass 1968 L-88 Corvette #12 on Display in Chip's Choice at the 2007 Corvettes at Carlisle

Owens Corning Fiberglass 1968 L-88 Corvette #12 on Display in Chip's Choice at the 2007 Corvettes at Carlisle

Photos were taken at the 2007 Corvettes at Carlisle Chips Choice by William Wolf, Editor/Publisher of Vette Vues Magazine and appeared in the January 2008 issue of Vette Vues.

This Owens Corning Fiberglass Corvette #12 is one of the Winningest Corvettes that ever raced. It is the 2nd of 3 campaigned by the Owens Corning Fiberglass Race Team which was comprised of Tony Delorenzo and Jerry Thompson. The Race car is restored to FIA Trim and was restored to original specifications by Kevin Mackay at Corvette Repair, with the assistance of Tony Delorenzo and Jerry Thompson, who were the primary drivers for the Owens/Corning team.

1967 Corvette 427/435 HP, Unrestored with 15,050 Miles to be offered at the Mecum Auction in Monterey

The Mecum Auction, scheduled for Aug 18-20, is at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on the Del Monte Golf Course. This stunning 1967 Corvette convertible, Lot F102, will be offered on Friday. It has only 15,050 unrestored miles on it and is estimated to be worth $225,000 - $275,000.
Photo Credits: Courtesy of Mecum Auction

Probably one of the prettiest places to hold an auction would be Monterey, California. The Mecum Auction, scheduled for Aug 18-20, is at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on the Del Monte Golf Course.

The event has a spectacular array of supercars and sports cars from makers such as Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, McLaren, Ford, Bugatti, and Aston Martin as well as classics such as Duesenberg, Packard, and Peugeot. Some 600 cars will be offered including racing cars pony cars, muscle cars, and Corvettes. The auction also boasts 50 of the finest collectible motorcycles from around the world.

1957 Chevrolet Corvette 283/283 FI Pilot Production 579B

This article appeared in the September 2007 issue of Vette Vues Magazine in its coverage of the Bloomington Gold Corvette show.

1957 Corvette Serial Number 0162 283/283 FI Pilot Production 579B.
Owned by (In 2007): Ken Kayser, Flint, MI.

Ken Kayser poses with his 1957 Corvette at the 2007 Bloomington Gold Special Collection XXIII. 

This 1957 Corvette #162 was one of approximately twelve "pilot" RPO-579 fuel injection Corvettes assembled at the St. Louis Corvette plant in the first two weeks of October 1957. The purpose of a pilot build event is to evaluate the ability of the people, parts and assembly process to perform the work in the time allowed with satisfactory quality. The pilot fuel injection units built at St. Louis revealed several problems that were corrected prior to the regular start of RPO 579 production on November 1st, 1956.

2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT PRICED AT $66,445

The new 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport combines a lightweight architecture, a track-honed aerodynamics package, Michelin tires and a naturally aspirated engine to deliver exceptional performance. The Grand Sport Collector Edition features an exclusive Watkins Glen Gray Metallic exterior with Tension Blue hash-mark graphics, satin black full-length stripes and black wheels. the new Grand Sport combines a lightweight architecture, a track-honed aerodynamics package, Michelin tires and a naturally aspirated engine. © General Motors

Track-focused model offers 1.2g cornering, 3.6-sec. 0-60 time with Z07 package

2016-04-29


BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Chevrolet announced today the track-bred 2017 Corvette Grand Sport will be priced at $66,445 for coupe models and $70,445 for convertibles, when they go on sale this summer. The prices include the destination charge, but not tax, title and other dealer fees.

1957 Corvette s/n 3963 283/283 FI Historic Racer

1957 Corvette FI Historic Racer

This article appeared in the September 2007 issue of Vette Vues Magazine in its coverage of the Bloomington Gold Corvette show.

1957 Corvette

Serial Number 3963 283/283

FI Historic Racer.

Owned by: John & Sally Neas, Tulsa, OK (2007)

This Corvette is the earliest known RPO 684 produced at St. Louis, and perhaps most successful 1957 Corvette in SCCA Racing during 1957. Produced May 14, 1957, factory delivered to driver Bark Henry and driven to Cumberland to race May 17-19. Sponsor Robert "Bob" Rosenthal of Rosenthal Chevrolet in Arlington, VA, was most successful dealer race team in 1957. Fred Windridge was the number two driver. The Car was heavily promoted and supported by Ed Cole and supported by Zora Arkus-Duntov and Chevrolet.

2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT HAS RACING ROOTS

A ‘purist’ model that leverages a half-century legacy of motorsports success

• Lightweight architecture and track-honed aerodynamics
• An engine offering an estimated 1.05g in cornering capability and up to 1.2g with the available Z07 package
• Coupe and convertible available this summer in U.S. and fall in Europe  
• Grand Sport Collector Edition available later in model year

1953 Corvette Motorama Show Car

1953 Corvette Motorama Show Car Scenic running footage of the 1953 Chevrolet Corvette unveiled at the 1953 Motorama in New York.

CORVETTE Z06: A QUICK HISTORY OF A FAST CAR

2014-01-13
DETROIT – The all-new 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is the most capable in the history of the track-oriented model. The Z06 was first offered as an option package in 1963, directed at those who intended to use their Corvettes on a track.

The Z06 since has been offered in four of the Corvette’s seven production generations, each elevating the Corvette’s track capability: